Hosea 14:9

Who is wise, that he may understand these things, Prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of Jehovah are right, And the righteous walk in them; But in them transgressors stumble.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.

In Context

8Ephraim shall say, What have I more to do with idols? I will hear him; I will care for him; I will be like a green cypress-tree; From me shall thy fruit be found.”

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Cross References

Job 34:10Wherefore hearken to me, ye men of understanding! Far be iniquity from God; Yea, far be injustice from the Almighty!

Psalms 19:7The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; The precepts of the LORD are sure, making wise the simple;

Psalms 84:7They go on from strength to strength; Every one of them appeareth before God in Zion.

Psalms 111:7The deeds of his hands are truth and justice; All his commandments are sure;

Psalms 119:128Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; I hate every false way.

Matthew Henry on Hosea 14:9

Assurances of Mercy. ( b. c. 720.) 8 Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree. From me is thy fruit found. 9 Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein. Let us now hear the conclusion of the whole matter. I. Concerning Ephraim; he is spoken of and spoken to, v. 8 . Here we have, 1. His… Read the whole commentary →

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